Consumer Protection RSS Feed from ABC Radio Adelaidehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/topics/adelaide/business-economics-and-finance/consumer-protection/rss.xml
Consumer Protection RSS Feed from ABC Radio Adelaide2017, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:46:00 +1100Email scammers steal almost $1 million from SA property buyers by posing as conveyancershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-25/scam-targets-conveyancing-clients-in-sa/9086172?source=rss
Property buyers are warned to verify trust account information before transferring money, after two South Australian conveyancing clients were scammed out of nearly $1 million.Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:46:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4755409.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Finance:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HousingScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:HackingAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllSoldSoldABC News: Nic MacBean: ABC News: Nic MacBean-34.9295 138.5982Adelaide Oval phasing out cash as privacy advocates call for anonymity protectionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-07/adelaide-oval-card-only-stalls-taking-over/8881156?source=rss
Fans attending Adelaide Oval for the first AFL qualifying final tonight will face a challenge if they're wanting to pay cash for food and drinks.Thu, 07 Sep 2017 14:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201709\4730652.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:RetailCommunity and Society:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllSport:Australian Football League:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAdelaide Oval from aboveAdelaide Oval from aboveABC News: Malcolm Sutton: ABC News: Malcolm SuttonAdelaide Oval card only stallAdelaide Oval card only stallABC News: Malcolm Sutton: ABC News: Malcolm Sutton-34.9295 138.5982Ticket scalpers target Adelaide Oval AFL finals, outraging Crows and Power fanshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-30/ticket-scalpers-target-adelaide-oval-afl-finals/8856186?source=rss
There are calls for tougher anti-scalping laws in South Australia after rorters target the upcoming AFL finals at Adelaide Oval, outraging Crows and Power fans.Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:26:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201708\4726476.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllSport:Australian Football League:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAFL finals tickets scalped onlineAFL finals tickets scalped onlineViagogo: Viagogo-35.2333 138.7500Jobs in doubt, household data for sale as SA Government privatises Lands Titles Officehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-10/sa-government-sells-lands-titles-office-data-for-1.6-billion/8794468?source=rss
Lands titles data in SA will be on-sold over the next four decades to a private consortium including an arm of the Macquarie Group at a cost of $1.6 billion, with the Treasurer conceding jobs could be lost.Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:51:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201708\4716418.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HousingGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllSoldSoldABC News: Nic MacBean: ABC News: Nic MacBean-35.2333 138.750093-year-old pensioner charged double power usage for three bills in a rowhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-18/93-year-old-pensioner-charged-double-power-usage/8719428?source=rss
Elderly people have been urged to double-check their power bills after one woman's consumption was accidently doubled not once but three times.Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:54:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201707\4703804.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesCommunity and Society:All:AllHealth:Older People:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Maree Wood's power billMaree Wood's power billABC News: ABC News-34.9295 138.5982Free-range hens can now be stocked up to 10,000 birds per hectare but Choice cries foulhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2017-04-27/free-range-labelling-national-standards-in-place/8476544?source=rss
Egg farmers gain certainty for free range while Choice cries foul over the new law.Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201704\4659925.xmlABC Radio AdelaidesydneyillawarraadelaideballaratBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllRural:Livestock:Animal WelfareRural:Livestock:Poultry and Egg ProductionAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500Australia:SA:Clare 5453Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Free range not all cracked up to beFree range not all cracked up to be: -33.8631 151.2043The Book of Mormon: Teen turned away from Melbourne musical after buying invalid ticket through Viagogohttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-09/ticket-resale-site-under-fire-for-selling-fake-tickets/8337310?source=rss
A Melbourne teenager is turned away from seeing The Book of Mormon after being sold an invalid ticket through reseller website Viagogo, a problem theatre staff say they face regularly.Thu, 09 Mar 2017 08:54:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4632881.xmlABC Radio AdelaidesydneydarwinbrisbaneadelaidehobartmelbourneperthArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MusicCommunity and Society:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:WA:Perth 6000Book of Mormon ticket with name obscuredBook of Mormon ticket with name obscuredABC News: Peter Lusted: ABC News: Peter LustedTom Bagiotas outside the Princess Theatre in MelbourneTom Bagiotas outside the Princess Theatre in MelbourneABC News: Peter Lusted: ABC News: Peter Lusted-37.8099 144.9622SA drivers no longer able to check for cheapest petrol prices online, RAA sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-17/sa-drivers-left-in-dark-on-petrol-prices/7855122?source=rss
The RAA will no longer be able to inform drivers of the cheapest petrol prices in Adelaide because of a deal between fuel sellers and the ACCC.Sat, 17 Sep 2016 15:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201609\4540796.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllPumps in a Caltex service stationPumps in a Caltex service stationAAP: Julian Smith, file photo: AAP: Julian Smith, file photo-34.9295 138.5982Dick Smith workers deserve answers, Senate inquiry needs to be held, Nick Xenophon sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-06/dick-smith-workers-deserve-answers-nick-xenophon/7071740?source=rss
The equity firm behind electrical retailer Dick Smith's float "have a lot of answers they need to give", SA senator Nick Xenophon says, in wake of the company's collapse.Wed, 06 Jan 2016 20:10:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201601\4384251.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Finance:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:RetailGovernment and Politics:All:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllDick Smith voluntary administrationDick Smith voluntary administrationAAP: Julian Smith: AAP: Julian Smith-26.000 134.500AGL residential customer charged as business for electricity for 13 yearshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-08/agl-charged-household-as-business-for-13-years/6836452?source=rss
An Adelaide household finds it was charged for electricity as a business customer for 13 years before the error was detected.Thu, 08 Oct 2015 10:28:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201510\4327462.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAGL electricity billAGL electricity bill: -34.9295 138.5982Adelaide sports shop owners fight ASICS after supply is cut off, putting business at riskhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-06/adelaide-shoe-store-takes-fight-against-asics-in-japan/6598208?source=rss
The owners of a small Adelaide sports shop fly to Japan to fight global shoe company ASICS over its decision to stop supplying stock to their store.Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201507\4268456.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:RetailBusiness, Economics and Finance:Small Business:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Don and Kay Shipway outside Sports Locker storeDon and Kay Shipway outside Sports Locker storeSupplied: Nick Xenophon: Supplied: Nick Xenophon-34.9295 138.5982Mobile phones engineered 'not to last', expert sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-17/mobile-phones-engineered-with-built-in-obsolescence/5818410?source=rss
A University of Sydney professor says mobile phones are being engineered with "built-in obsolescence" to fuel a fast product turnover.Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:34:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201410\4109434.xmlABC Radio AdelaidesydneyadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Mobile Phones:AllScience and Technology:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllSmartphone coffinSmartphone coffinABC News: Malcolm Sutton: ABC News: Malcolm Sutton-35.2333 138.7500Wine industry says health warnings would make it 'global laughing stock'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-04/wine-industry-says-health-warnings-risk-international-ridicule/5720962?source=rss
The idea of putting health warnings on alcohol labels is being tested on consumers, but the wine industry fears Australia could be ridiculed globally.Fri, 05 Sep 2014 11:35:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201409\4081397.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllEducation:University and Further Education:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Health Policy:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:ViticultureAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllWineWineFlickr: Flickr-35.2333 138.7500AGL customers misled on energy plan discounts, Federal Court toldhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-01/agl-customers-misled-on-energy-discounts-court-told/5710552?source=rss
Energy company AGL misled nearly 62,000 South Australian customers about discounts, the Federal Court has been told.Mon, 01 Sep 2014 13:44:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201409\4078501.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAGL electricity billAGL electricity bill: -34.9295 138.5982SA consumer watchdog to crack down on unlicensed 'backyard' car dealershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-29/investigation-to-target-backyard-car-dealers/5705246?source=rss
Unlicensed "backyard" car dealers will be the target of a major investigation by the South Australia's consumer watchdog over the next four months.Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:06:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201408\4076905.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AutomotiveAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllFord sedanFord sedan: -34.9295 138.5982Maggie Beer product labels misleading on food origin, ACCC sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-19/maggie-beer-product-labels-misled-on-origin/5680560?source=rss
A company owned by celebrity cook Maggie Beer admits its product origin labels could have misled consumers.Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:41:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201408\4070097.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Company News:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllRural:Food Processing:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Rowland Flat 5352Australia:SA:Tanunda 5352Maggie BeerMaggie BeerAAP Image: Delicious magazine: AAP Image: Delicious magazine-34.5248 138.9585Homebuyers 'unprotected' from bankrupt real estate agent Shane Snellgrove, commissioner warnshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-11/home-buyers-warned-about-real-estate-agent-shane-snellgrove/5662738?source=rss
Homebuyers and sellers are being warned not to deal with a bankrupt real estate agent operating in South Australia.Mon, 11 Aug 2014 13:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201408\4065003.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Markets:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Small Business:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Lifestyle:House and HomeAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Malvern 5061Shane SnellgroveShane Snellgrove: -34.9667 138.6167Copper network switch-off begins as Telstra hands over infrastructure to NBN Cohttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-22/telstra-copper-network-switch-off-nbn-handover/5471150?source=rss
Telstra will begin switching off services delivered over its decades-old copper today, marking the first time it has relinquished control over telecommunications infrastructure to NBN Co.Fri, 23 May 2014 09:46:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201405\4010143.xmlABC Radio AdelaidenewenglandillawarranorthqldadelaidenorthtashobartmelbourneBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TelecommunicationsInformation and Communication:All:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:InternetAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:Kiama 2533Australia:NSW:Minnamurra 2533Australia:QLD:Aitkenvale 4814Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Mundingburra 4812Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Willunga 5172Australia:TAS:Deloraine 7304Australia:TAS:George Town 7253Australia:TAS:Kingston Beach 7050Australia:TAS:Sorell 7172Australia:TAS:St Helens 7216Australia:TAS:Triabunna 7190Australia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Brunswick 3056Australia:VIC:South Morang 3752A communications construction worker at workA communications construction worker helps connecting the northern NSW town of Armidale to the National Broadband Network, May 18, 2011.NBNCO, file photoAAP: NBNCO, file photoPhone lines about to switch over to NBNSix Tasmanian locations , but not all has gone according to plan.Linda Hunt-26.000 134.500Wireless microphone users facing bill to upgrade equipment after frequency sell-offhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-03/wireless-frequency-sell-off-to-cost-millions/5366004?source=rss
At the end of this year, it will be illegal to use a certain frequency which transmits wireless microphones, costing an estimated $200 million nationally to replace the equipment.Fri, 04 Apr 2014 07:14:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201404\3977971.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TelecommunicationsGovernment and Politics:All:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Woodville 5011Performance anxiety - public speakingPerformance anxiety - public speakingiStockPhoto/v_zaitsev: iStockPhoto/v_zaitsevCostly replacement for wireless equipmentVolunteer groups say they could be out of pocket thousands of dollars following a Federal Government sell-off of a radio frequency band. From next year, it will be illegal to use a certain frequency which transmits wireless microphones.Caroline Winter-26.000 134.500Ban on discount fuel price displays for SA service stations to come into effect from New Year's Dayhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-30/end-to-misleading-petrol-prices/5178278?source=rss
South Australia's peak motoring body says petrol stations are ready for changes forcing them to advertise actual pump prices, not discounts only available to those with vouchers. The ban on discount displays on price boards was flagged earlier this year and will come into effect after a grace period from January 1. Petrol stations that do not comply will face fines of up to $6000.Mon, 30 Dec 2013 10:04:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201312\3918414.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsaeyrenorthandwestriverlandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllInformation and Communication:Advertising:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341The price was cut to highlight concern about competition with supermarket chains.A Williamstown petrol station cut the price of fuel to 99 cents for an hour on 30/10/08 to highlight concerns about competition with the big supermarket chains.ABC TV: -35.2333 138.7500Energy deal sellers fined for ignoring 'do not knock' signhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-13/energy-deal-sellers-fined-for-ignoring-do-not-knock-sign/5155316?source=rss
Two companies that ignored a resident's 'do not knock' sign have been fined thousands of dollars by the Federal Court.Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:46:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201312\3911168.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllDo not knock stickerDo not knock stickerACCC: ACCC-34.9295 138.5982AGL taken to Federal Court by ACCC over power contract discounts allegedly eroded by price riseshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-05/agl-taken-to-court-over-power-contract-discounts/5136290?source=rss
The competition watchdog has gone to the Federal Court accusing AGL of misleading consumers about power contract discounts.Fri, 06 Dec 2013 07:57:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201312\3905501.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAGL swipe at regulatorAGL swipe at regulator7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SA-35.2333 138.7500Ombudsman flooded with complaints over electricity and water billshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-25/spike-in-complaints-to-water-and-energy-ombudsman/5045218?source=rss
Complaints to SA's energy and water Ombudsman have risen by almost half in the past financial year.Fri, 25 Oct 2013 09:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201310\3876781.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsaeyrenorthandwestriverlandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341water billwater bill: -35.2333 138.7500South Australia to define free-range eggshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-17/south-australia-to-define-free-range-eggs/4757770?source=rss
Consumer groups think a proposed industry code will make buying free-range eggs less confusing for shoppers.Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:31:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201306\3783003.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsanorthandwesteyreriverlandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Animal Welfare:AllRural:All:AllRural:Livestock:AllRural:Livestock:Animal WelfareRural:Livestock:Poultry and Egg ProductionAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Augusta 5700Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341Egg CodeEgg Code7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SA-35.2333 138.7500Planned laws aim for simpler home building contractshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-28/planned-laws-aim-for-simpler-home-building-contracts/4716800?source=rss
The South Australian Government is keen to crack down on complex caveats and clauses in home improvement contracts. It says home owners risk being misled or duped into giving up their rights. SA Consumers Minister John Rau said proposed changes would require builders, electricians and other trades to put clearer charging clauses in their contracts for residential work.Tue, 28 May 2013 12:36:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201305\3768748.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Building and ConstructionGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllRhonda of East Doncaster in Melbourne's east says she has been told she is now "on her own" with herRhonda of East Doncaster in Melbourne's east says she has been told she is now "on her own" with her kitchen renovation.Lisa Maksimovic, ABC News.: Lisa Maksimovic, ABC News.-35.2333 138.7500Australia's airports under fire in ACCC reporthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-30/australias-airports-under-fire-in-accc-report/4659014?source=rss
Australia's airports take a hit in an ACCC report which finds their quality of service is falling.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:44:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201304\3747906.xmlABC Radio AdelaidesydneybrisbaneadelaidemelbourneperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Air TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:WA:Perth 6000Travel generic - silhouette of woman walking through airport, uploaded April 30 2013Travel generic - silhouette of woman walking through airport, uploaded April 30 2013AAP: Paul Miller: AAP: Paul MillerACCC report scathing of airports' performanceAn ACCC inquiry has found the quality of service at Australian airports has dropped due to a failure by the airports to invest enough to meet growing passenger numbers.Consumer affairs reporter Amy Bainbridge-26.000 134.500Code of practice to force full fuel price displays in SAhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/04/29/3747079.htm?source=rss
The South Australian government will introduce a Code of Practice to force petrol retailers to advertise the full price of fuel, instead of a discounted price that is now commonly displayed, in a bid to eliminate confusion caused to motorists.
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:27:00 +0930\xmlcontent\201304\3747079.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Displaying discounted fuel prices will be banned under the new code this year in SADisplaying discounted fuel prices will be banned under the new code this year in SABrett WilliamsonABC Adelaide: Brett Williamson-34.9295 138.5982SA joins push against fuel discount displayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-29/sa-joins-push-to-end-discount-fuel-boards/4656448?source=rss
Actual pump prices will have to be displayed by service stations under a code of practice in SA, like a move already made by NSW. Acting Premier John Rau said it would stop petrol retailers creating an impression their discounts applied for all customers.Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:11:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201304\3746949.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsanorthandwesteyreriverlandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Augusta 5700Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341Petrol prices continue to rise.Petrol prices continue to rise.ABC: -35.2333 138.7500SA moves against discount fuel price displayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-28/state-government-clears-up-petrol-pricing/4656194?source=rss
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:45:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201304\3746870.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllState Government clears up petrol pricingState Government clears up petrol pricing7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SASA moves against discount fuel price displaysThe SA Government is to ban petrol stations from prominently displaying discounted fuel prices which require a docket or loyalty card to claim them.James Hancock-35.2333 138.7500Stroller recalled after rolling concernhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-04/recall-issued-for-rolling-strollers/4609226?source=rss
Hundreds of prams and dummies are being recalled because of potential dangers.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:09:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201304\3729637.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:All-35.2333 138.7500Solar firm complaints under investigationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-01/solar-firm-complaints-under-investigation/4547442?source=rss
The Office of Consumer and Business Affairs is investigating unsatisfactory workmanship issues at two solar panel companies.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:44:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201303\3701365.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Company News:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:All-35.2333 138.7500Solar panel firms under spotlighthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-01/solar-panel-firms-under-spotlight/4548878?source=rss
Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:07:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201303\3701856.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Solar panel firms under spotlightSolar panel firms under spotlight7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SASolar panel firms under spotlightThe Consumer Affairs Commissioner is now investigating three solar panel firms following complaints about faulty equipment and warranty service.-34.9295 138.5982Power price deregulation comes into effecthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-01/power-price-deregulation-comes-into-effect/4495348?source=rss
South Australia's electricity market will be further deregulated today, with companies allowed to set power prices.Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:58:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201302\3680965.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllSilhouette of a power pole with many lines with red sunrise behindSilhouette of a power pole with many lines with red sunrise behindDamien Larkins, file photo: ABC News: Damien Larkins, file photo: ABC News-35.2333 138.7500Hot air at Central Markethttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-22/hot-air-at-central-markets/4441520?source=rss
Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:01:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201212\3659851.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Hot air at Central MarketsHot air at Central Markets7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SAHot air at Central MarketTraders and customers say air conditioning at the Adelaide Central Market needs to improve.Robyn Powell-34.9295 138.5982ACCC rejects free range definitionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-02/accc-rejects-free-range-definition/4349634?source=rss
The consumer watchdog has rejected a proposed definition of free range eggs as being possibly misleading for customers.Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:26:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3624355.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsanorthandwestriverlandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Animal Welfare:AllRural:All:AllRural:Livestock:AllRural:Livestock:Poultry and Egg ProductionAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NT:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Augusta 5700Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341Definition of 'free-range' under questionDefinition of 'free-range' under question: -35.2333 138.7500Energy retailers warn on price cuthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-12/energy-retailers-warn-on-price-cut/4309030?source=rss
Energy retailers warn a plan to reduce SA electricity prices could leave customers worse-off in the long term.Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:02:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3609199.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsanorthandwesteyreriverlandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Augusta 5700Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341overhead wires on a power pole [stobie pole in Adelaide]overhead wires on a power pole, known in Adelaide as a stobie pole, named after its inventorABC NewsABC News: ABC News-35.2333 138.7500RAA welcomes move on petrol price displayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-22/raa-welcomes-move-on-petrol-price-displays/4215352?source=rss
The motoring organisation RAA has backed a New South Wales decision to ban the display of discounted fuel prices on boards at service stations.Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:23:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201208\3573414.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllPetrol price $1.52Petrol price $1.52 in Adelaide, April 16 2008.ABC News: -35.2333 138.7500Container deposits rorted: Xenophonhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-06/container-deposits-rorted-xenophon/4180930?source=rss
Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:09:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201208\3561887.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageEnvironment:Recycling and Waste Management:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NT:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllContainer deposits rorted: XenophonContainer deposits rorted: Xenophon7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SAContainer deposits rorted: XenophonIndependent Senator Nick Xenophon claims drink manufacturers are duping consumers in South Australia and the Northern Territory by taking advantage of their container deposit schemes to boost prices.-35.2333 138.7500Container deposit schemes rorted: Xenophonhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-06/container-deposits-rorted-claims-xenophon/4180324?source=rss
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon claims drink manufacturers are duping consumers in South Australia and the Northern Territory by taking advantage of their container deposit schemes to boost prices.Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:14:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201208\3561657.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentAustralia:NT:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:All-35.2333 138.7500Govt resumes water pricing controlhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-13/sa-government-resumes-control-of-water-pricing/4130150?source=rss
Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:18:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201207\3546470.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesEnvironment:Water Management:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllSA Government resumes control of water pricingSA Government resumes control of water pricing7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SAGovt resumes water pricing controlThe SA Government has taken back control of pricing water, only a month after putting the Essential Services Commission in charge.Nick Harmsen-34.9295 138.5982Renovators in limbo after kitchen company calls in administratorshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-05/renovators-in-limbo-after-kitchen-company-calls-in-administrato/4112536?source=rss
National kitchen designer and manufacturer Australian Kitchen Industries Pty Ltd (AKI) has gone into voluntary administration.Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:24:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201207\3539911.xmlABC Radio AdelaidesydneybrisbaneadelaidemelbourneBusiness, Economics and Finance:Company News:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Small Business:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Kitchen maker goes into administrationThe decision of kitchen maker Australia Kitchen Industries to go into voluntary administration has left many customers with half-installed kitchens.Lisa Maksimovic-26.000 134.500Real estate reform plannedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-01/sa-considers-real-estate-law-reforms/4103628?source=rss
Mon, 02 Jul 2012 08:01:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201207\3536695.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HousingBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regulation:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllSA considers real estate law reformsSA considers real estate law reforms7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SAReal estate reform plannedUnder draft legislation in SA, reserve prices for homes being auctioned would be no more than 10 per cent above the advertised selling price.-34.9295 138.5982Price rise bill set to failhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-28/sa-parliament-disinclined-to-regulate-power-prices/4099256?source=rss
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:10:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201206\3535347.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesEnvironment:Water Supply:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllSA Parliament disinclined to regulate power pricesSA Parliament disinclined to regulate power prices7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SAPrice rise bill set to failThe South Australian Parliament will likely reject a private member's bill to allow capping of utility price rises.-34.9295 138.5982Push to cap water and power bill riseshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-28/water-power-bills-private-members-hood/4097378?source=rss
Water and energy bills rising by more than twice the inflation rate would be disallowed if a private member's bill succeeds in the South Australian Parliament.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:41:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201206\3534536.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllResidents await potential energy concessionsResidents await potential energy concessions7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SA-35.2333 138.7500Cruze recall due to engine fire dangerhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-27/recall-holden-cruze-engine-fire/4095538?source=rss
Holden has announced a Cruze recall in Australia as a precaution due to an engine fire risk.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:50:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201206\3533978.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AutomotiveAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllCruze recall due to fire riskHolden is recalling some Cruze models because of the risk of an engine fire.-35.2333 138.7500Cruze recall due to fire riskhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-27/cars-recalled-from-adelaide-plant/4096810?source=rss
Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:19:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201206\3534581.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AutomotiveHealth:safety:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllCars recalled from Adelaide plantCars recalled from Adelaide plant7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SACruze recall due to fire riskHolden is recalling some Cruze models because of the risk of an engine fire.-34.9295 138.5982Rates on the risehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-27/councils-to-hike-rates/4096790?source=rss
Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201206\3534569.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesEnvironment:Recycling and Waste Management:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllCouncils to hike ratesCouncils to hike rates7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SARates on the riseWelfare agencies fear struggling families will not be able to cope as South Australian councils increase their rates again.Emma Rebellato-34.9295 138.5982Police swoop finds unroadworthy carshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-27/used-cars-yards-check-defects/4096162?source=rss
Adelaide police have visited used car yards to crack down on any dealers selling unroadworthy vehicles.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:37:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201206\3534181.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllHealth:safety:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllActing Senior Sergeant Geoff RoddaActing Senior Sergeant Geoff Rodda: -35.2333 138.7500Egg Corporation claims consumers happy with its free range standardshttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201206/s3522484.htm?source=rss
The Australian Egg Corporation says consumers are happy with its plan to introduce a free range egg standard of 20,000 hens per hectare.Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:11:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201206\3522484.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllRural:Livestock:Animal WelfareRural:Livestock:Poultry and Egg ProductionAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000SA Free Range Egg FarmA free range egg farm in South Australia.rural: -34.9295 138.5982Retailer vs customer: Who wins from loyalty cards?http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-24/flybuys-loyalty-programs-shopping-marketing/3968716?source=rss
Some question if retailers get the benefits they hope from loyalty programs, but those benefits may be long term.Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:16:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201204\3487665.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:RetailCommunity and Society:All:AllEducation:University and Further Education:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:VIC:AllSupermarket trolleys genericA picture of supermarket shopping trolleysGary RivettABC News: Gary Rivett-35.2333 138.7500Long wait for energy concessionshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-11/residents-await-potential-energy-concessions/3944604?source=rss
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:38:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201204\3475444.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidenorthandwesteyreriverlandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Welfare:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Tax:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Port Augusta 5700Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341Residents await potential energy concessionsResidents await potential energy concessions7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SALong wait for energy concessionsMany South Australians who have applied for new electricity concessions are still in the dark over whether they will get them.Nick Harmsen-35.2333 138.7500MP campaigns for do not knock registerhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-21/do-not-knock-register-georganas/3903358?source=rss
A federal MP is pushing for a do-not-knock register, similar to the one which stops telephone sales people.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:41:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201203\3460198.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllDoor knockingDoor knockingFlickr: MNicoleM: Flickr: MNicoleM-35.2333 138.7500New commissioner to deal with health complaintshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-16/health-complaints-commissioner-tully/3893508?source=rss
A new health and community services complaints commissioner has been appointed in South Australia.Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:29:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201203\3454870.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Health Administration:AllHealth:Health Policy:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:All-35.2333 138.7500House price loophole to be closedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-28/real-estate-house-prices-loophole/3856826?source=rss
The South Australian Government says it will fix a loophole which is letting some real estate agents underquote house prices.Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:04:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201202\3441126.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HousingGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAgents loophole to be closedThe South Australian Government is moving to close a legal loophole which it says has let real estate agents underquote house prices.-35.2333 138.7500Citrus board calls for import banhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-18/citrus-industry-calls-for-fungicide-tests/3780216?source=rss
SA citrus growers want federal authorities to increase their testing of imported orange juice after a potentially harmful fungicide was detected in the US. The chemical carbendazim was found in supplies of concentrate from Brazil. Australia imports 32,000 tonnes of frozen juice from Brazil every year.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:54:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201201\3410445.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideriverlandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Renmark 5341Concerns over orange juice importsThe SA Citrus Board says it supports calls for an interim ban on Brazilian orange juice concentrate after traces of chemical contaminants were detected.Caroline Winter-34.1764 140.7447Aussie food tag to be reviewedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-10/made-in-australia-tag-to-be-reviewed/3765890?source=rss
Food labelling laws will be reviewed at an upcoming meeting of consumer ministers, the SA Government says.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:14:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201201\3405323.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsanorthandwesteyreriverlandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllRural:Food Processing:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Augusta 5700Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341A glass of orange juiceA tall glass of orange juice with a straw pictured with orange fruits.topfer: www.sxc.hu: topfer: www.sxc.hu-34.9295 138.5982NT cash for containers scheme hit by criticshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-05/20120105-cash-for-containers-criticism/3760256?source=rss
The consumer watchdog says it can only penalise Northern Territory businesses if they are colluding to raise the prices of beverages under the cash for containers scheme.Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:34:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201201\3402817.xmlABC Radio AdelaidealicespringsdarwinadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageEnvironment:Recycling and Waste Management:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:NT:Alice Springs 0870Australia:NT:AllAustralia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000Boags beer bottles on production line in Launceston May 20, 2008Boags beer bottles in the Launceston Factory, May 20, 2008Bronwyn PerryABC News: Bronwyn Perry-12.4668 130.8433Drivers ripped-off at the bowser, RAA sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-29/adelaide-petrol-price-spike-raa/3750818?source=rss
Adelaide motorists are being overcharged by up to eight cents a litre for petrol, the Royal Automobile Association (RAA) says.Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:24:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201112\3399290.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsaBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290generic picture of hand pumping fuel into cargeneric pic of hand holding fuel pumpGraeme PowellABC: Graeme Powell-34.9295 138.5982ACCC takes mobile phone firm to courthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-15/accc-takes-on-excite-in-federal-court/3734016?source=rss
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:15:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201112\3392293.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Company News:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TelecommunicationsLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Fraud and Corporate Crime:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllACCC takes on Excite in Federal CourtACCC takes on Excite in Federal Court7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SAACCC takes mobile phone firm to courtThe ACCC has launched legal action against a mobile phone company Excite Mobile for allegedly having a bogus debt collection service.-26.000 134.500Ministers back front-of-pack nutrition detailshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-09/food-labelling-front-pack-ministers/3722828?source=rss
The nation's food ministers have decided to pursue a front-of-pack labelling system to give consumers information about nutritional value of foods.Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:11:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201112\3387797.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidemelbourneBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Diet and Nutrition:AllHealth:Food Safety:AllHealth:Obesity:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Food and Cooking:AllRural:Food Processing:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000A food nutrition label.A food nutrition label.ABC TVABC TV: ABC TV-35.2333 138.7500Hotels angered by penalty changeshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-07/hoteliers-voice-anger-over-shop-trading-hours/3718944?source=rss
Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:49:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201112\3386316.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Economic Trends:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HospitalityBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:RetailCommunity and Society:Work:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Clubs and Associations:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllHoteliers voice anger over shop trading hoursHoteliers voice anger over shop trading hours7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SAHotels angered by penalty changesThe Australian Hotels Association says penalty rates for changed shop trading hours in SA will hurt hotels across the state.Angelique Johnson-34.9295 138.5982Energy customers complaining more oftenhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-15/energy-complaints-ombudsman-customers/3667288?source=rss
The Energy Ombudsman says companies must lift their game to deal with rising complaints in the energy sector in South Australia.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:16:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201111\3366652.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidesoutheastsanorthandwesteyreriverlandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Augusta 5700Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341Household electricity meter measuring power useageABC News: -35.2333 138.7500Minister urges quad bikes safety reviewhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-05/quad-bikes-safety-gago/3299950?source=rss
South Australian Consumer Affairs Minister Gail Gago has written to the Federal Government asking it to review safety standards for quad bikes.Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:19:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201110\3332985.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideriverlandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:OtherGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:safety:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Renmark 5341Australia:SA:Waikerie 5330-35.2333 138.7500Independents take swipe at food pricing and importshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-07/food-imports-farm-gate-supermarkets/2874858?source=rss
Independent MP Bob Katter says Australia could become a net importer of its food needs by the middle of the decade.Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201109\3311902.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:RetailGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentLifestyle and Leisure:Food and Cooking:AllRural:All:AllRural:Food Processing:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:AllBob KatterIndependent MP Bob Katter puts a case about food security and pricing, September 7 2011.: -35.2333 138.7500Companies to apologise for honey hoaxhttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201108/s3285191.htm?source=rss
Spring Gully Foods has been ordered to apologise for misleading consumers about its Kangaroo Island honey.Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:20:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201108\3285191.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Food Processing:AllRural:Livestock:BeekeepingAustralia:SA:Kingscote 5223Kangaroo Island Kangaroo Island has a purebred ligurian bee population7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SA-35.6547 137.6393Calls to help the agedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/06/15/3244948.htm?source=rss
A conference in Adelaide has focused on physical and financial abuse of elderly people in South Australia.Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:56:00 +0930\xmlcontent\201106\3244948.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllCommunity and Society:Aged Care:AllCommunity and Society:Welfare:AllHealth:Older People:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Advocates expose mistreatment of elderlyAdvocates expose mistreatment of elderly7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SAAdvocates expose mistreatment of elderlyA conference in Adelaide has raised the often neglected issues of physical and financial abuse of elderly people throughout South Australia.Emma RebellatoHealthy food cost outpaces CPI by 29pchttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/17/3218744.htm?source=rss
A welfare agency wants an inquiry into rising food costs, particularly for healthy options.Tue, 17 May 2011 08:38:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201105\3218744.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageCommunity and Society:All:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Obesity:AllLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Food and Cooking:AllRural:All:AllHealth:Health Policy:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Welfare agency argues big price rises undermine public health messages about eating wellWelfare agency argues big price rises undermine public health messages about eating wellABC News: -35.2333 138.7500Businesses warned of safety laws scamhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/03/3153943.htm?source=rss
Some businesses say they have had phone calls or letters suggesting they need to buy certain products to comply with workplace safety laws in South Australia.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:39:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201103\3153943.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000-35.2333 138.7500Milk war to 'kill competition', warns rivalhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/15/3139374.htm?source=rss
Another superrmarket operator is worried that milk discounting by the major retail chains is "designed to kill competition" rather than benefit consumers.
Coles and Woolworths are selling their own brands of milk for $1 per litre.
Foodland chief executive Russell Markham says the price war could make it impossible for local dairies to operate.
Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:42:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201102\3139374.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:RetailRural:All:AllRural:Food Processing:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:WA:AllRetailer says milk war more about competition than consumer benefitsRetailer says milk price war more about competition than consumer benefitsABC: Foodland CEO Russell Markham tells Chris McLoughlin consumers may not win from the milk price warFoodland chief executive Russell Markham tells Chris McLoughlin the price war could lead to farm-gate prices that make it impossible for local dairies to operate.News Online-35.2333 138.7500Changes planned for olive oil labellinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/25/3121000.htm?source=rss
Proposed national standards for olive oil labelling will help end confusion for shoppers, says the Australian Olive Association.Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:49:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3121000.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideriverlandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageLifestyle and Leisure:Food and Cooking:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Renmark 5341Olives before harvestChanges proposed for labelling of olive oil - file photoLaurissa SmithABC Rural: Laurissa Smith-35.2333 138.7500Goody busted for false claimshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/05/3106885.htm?source=rss
An Adelaide company falsely advertised its plastic bags as biodegradable.Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:55:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3106885.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Goody Environment was found to have made false claimsGoody Environment falsely advertised its plastic bags as biodegradableABC News: Berri busted for misleading labelshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/23/3100612.htm?source=rss
Labels on some National Foods juices will be changed from next March after the ACCC found the claim of fresh juice is misleading.
Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:56:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201012\3100612.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Labels on Berri juices will be changedThe ACCC says the claim of fresh juice is misleading: -35.2333 138.7500Petrol price hikehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/12/21/3098859.htm?source=rss
The RAA wants the ACCC to investigate an unexpected jump in SA petrol prices.Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:27:00 +1030\xmlcontent\201012\3098859.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000RAA furious at Xmas petrol price hikeRAA furious at Xmas petrol price hike7pm TV News SA: 7pm TV News SARAA furious at Xmas petrol price hikeThe RAA wants the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to investigate why petrol prices in Adelaide jumped from around $1.21 to around $1.38 per litre.RAA wants prices investigatedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/21/3098326.htm?source=rss
The RAA says the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission should investigate a pre-Christmas hike in petrol prices across SA.Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:57:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201012\3098326.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000The RAA says petrol prices have jumped 13 cents higher than expectedThe RAA wants the ACCC to investigate the pre-Christmas price hikeNic MacBeanABC: Nic MacBeanThe RAA says petrol prices jumped 13 cents more than expectedThe RAA wants the ACCC to investigate the pre-Christmas hike-34.9295 138.5982Stores caught out charging too muchhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/30/3080259.htm?source=rss
An audit has caught out several Adelaide stores for overcharging customers.Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:06:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3080259.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:RetailGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000-34.9295 138.5982Cooling-off plan for charity donationshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/26/3077150.htm?source=rss
Charities will need show how they have spent donations and would have to allow a cooling-off term under planned SA changes.Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:03:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3077150.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllCommunity and Society:Charities:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Charities operating in South Australia will be required to show how they have spent money donated to them.Charities operating in South Australia will be required to show how they have spent money donated to them.
Howard Lakeflickr: Howard Lake-35.2333 138.7500TV on recall list sparks house firehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/10/28/3050323.htm?source=rss
The fire service says a television that caused a house fire in Adelaide is on a national recall list.Thu, 28 Oct 2010 08:13:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201010\3050323.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:ResidentialAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Ashford 5035-34.95 138.5667Private car sales still a risk: MTAhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/10/20/3043292.htm?source=rss
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) has welcomed tougher regulations on used car sales but still thinks greater protection is needed over private sales.Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:27:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201010\3043292.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AutomotiveBusiness, Economics and Finance:Small Business:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000-35.2333 138.7500Warning on 'virus' phone scamhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/10/07/3031679.htm?source=rss
Consumer Affairs says people have been caught up in a telephone scam by giving computer access to a caller who claimed to be from Microsoft.Thu, 07 Oct 2010 09:02:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201010\3031679.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:InternetScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:HackingScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:VirusesAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000-35.2333 138.7500Tougher SA consumer rights will 'level playing field'http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/29/3024552.htm?source=rss
Legislation will go to the South Australian Parliament today to bolster consumers' rights and greatly boost penalties for offences.
The bill increases consumer protection in areas such as telemarketing, door-to-door sales, refund rights and product safety.Wed, 29 Sep 2010 07:48:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201009\3024552.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:RetailGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000shoppersConsumers' rights to be tightened by SA GovernmentABC TV: ABC TV-35.2333 138.7500Wineries furious about Chinese fakeshttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201008/s2998362.htm?source=rss
A group of South Australian winemakers believes the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation isn't doing enough to put a stop to counterfeit wine.Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:21:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201008\2998362.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:ViticultureAustralia:SA:Clare 5453Wine exports threatened by fakesSA wineries have banded together to campaign against Chinese counterfeitsLateline Business: Lateline Business-33.8347 138.6093Dog lovers sold a pup, warns consumer affairshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/11/2924798.htm?source=rss
A warning has been issued about an internet business claiming to sell puppies after complaints were received.Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:31:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2924798.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Fraud and Corporate Crime:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000-35.2333 138.7500RAA says fuel prices should easehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/15/2772043.htm?source=rss
The RAA says petrol prices may defy a common trend and decrease as Christmas nears.Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:49:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200912\2772043.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000-34.9295 138.5982Second-hand goods bill under firehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2009/12/10/2768338.htm?source=rss
Proposed second-hand goods legislation in SA has been criticised by dealers as too much red tape, and they say it will not stop sale of stolen goods.Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:59:00 +1030\xmlcontent\200912\2768338.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaidenorthandwestBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:RetailGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime Prevention:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Augusta 5700Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341Australia:SA:Whyalla 5600SA Govt criticised for second hand billThe State Government's proposed second hand legislation has been criticised by dealers, who say it does no target those who are trading in stolen goods.: -35.2333 138.7500Christmas foods checked for weighing lighthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/09/2766205.htm?source=rss
Nine South Australian retailers have been warned for having underweight Christmas foods on sale.Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:21:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200912\2766205.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:RetailAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000-35.2333 138.7500Do we pay too much for our food?http://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2009/s2550718.htm?source=rss
Despite news that anticipates rain in parts of this country that haven't seen or smelt it for quite some time now, the drought seems to remain a presence across the land.Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:20:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200904\2550718.xmlABC Radio AdelaidecanberraadelaidewesternvicbrokenhillnorthtasBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Finance:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Corporate Governance:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Economic Trends:AllAustralia:All:All-26.000 134.500Surviving summer saleshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2008/12/16/2447802.htm?source=rss
Holiday sales can be instant fun and long time pain for unsuspecting shoppers.Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:44:00 +1030\xmlcontent\200812\2447802.xmlABC Radio AdelaideadelaideBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Christmas decorations in AdelaideChristmas decorations in AdelaideBrett WilliamsonABC Adelaide: Brett Williamson-34.9295 138.5982